Albert facts for kids

The name Albert is a boy's name. It comes from old Germanic words: adal, meaning "noble," and beraht, meaning "bright." So, the name Albert means "noble and bright." The Spanish version of this name is Alberto. Many famous people have had this name, like the scientist Albert Einstein. The name Alberto has also been used for Atlantic cyclones (which are like hurricanes) every six years since 1982.

Famous People Named Albert

• Albert I, Prince of Monaco (1848–1922) was the ruler of Monaco from 1889 to 1922. He was known for his scientific studies of the ocean.
• Albert II, Prince of Monaco (born 1958) is the current ruler of Monaco. He is the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace.
• Albert I of Belgium (1875–1934) was the third King of the Belgians. He ruled during World War I and was a respected leader.
• Albert II of Belgium (born 1934) was the King of the Belgians from 1993 until he stepped down in 2013.
• Albert King was a famous American blues singer and guitarist. He is known for his powerful guitar playing style.

Places Named Albert

• Albert, Belize is a town in the country of Belize.
• Albert, Kansas is a small city in the state of Kansas, USA.
• Albert, New South Wales is a town located in Australia.
• Albert County, New Brunswick is a county in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.

Albert in Astronomy

• 719 Albert is the name of an Amor asteroid. Asteroids are small rocky objects that orbit the Sun.

Films Named Albert

• Albert is a 2012 short film from the USA, directed by Jamison Reeves.

See also

In Spanish: Albert para niños